Application Developer - Peoplesoft

Application Developer – Intermediate (People Soft)

Location: Downtown Toronto near TTC and GO

Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid – every Thursday and 4th Friday (5 days a month)

Duration: 8 months (potential extension: Yes, conversion:
No)

Work Schedule: 9-5 (37.5hr/week), no OT

Target Rate Range: $50–62/hr B2B

Line of Business: Enterprise Technology – FFGT Finance and Functional Group Technology

Start/End Dates: 3/16/2026 – 11/15/2026

Provide technical support to the bank’s Finance team by managing applications that feed data into financial systems. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate General Ledger (GL) processing and handling regulatory data integration. Collaborate with specialized teams that manage CDIC and other regulatory reporting requirements to maintain compliance and data integrity.

This line of business is undertaking a People Soft 8.62 upgrade. The initial phase of the project will focus exclusively on the software upgrade, including retrofitting custom code. Subsequent phases will provide opportunities for enhancements and the addition of new features. The individual hired will be actively involved in all infrastructure-related activities and will lead the team from an infrastructure perspective throughout the upgrade process.

People Soft 8.62 Upgrade

5 developers + 1 Application Focused People Admin

• Hands‑on involvement in a large‑scale People Soft 8.6 upgrade
• Opportunity to work on core financial systems supporting GL and regulatory reporting
• Collaborative team environment with experienced SMEs and clear direction
• Intermediate‑level role (not expected to lead or manage others)
• Stable work hours with limited onsite requirements
• Strong potential for contract extension

The Application Developer – Intermediate (People Soft) will support the People Soft 8.62 GL upgrade by retrofitting and enhancing existing customizations to align with the target version.

• Retrofitting and rewriting existing People Soft custom code for the 8.62 target environment
• Enhancing current functionality where required to support the upgraded platform
• Working closely with senior developers and SMEs to execute assigned development tasks
• Supporting database‑driven development using Oracle and SQL
• Ensuring customizations function correctly post‑upgrade and align with internal standards
• Participating in team‑based development activities (not a production support role)
• This is a hands‑on development role, focused on execution rather than solution ownership or leadership.

• 5–8 years of People Soft application development experience
• Hands‑on experience with People Soft upgrades, specifically retrofitting existing custom code
• Strong understanding of People Soft proprietary development objects
• Solid experience with Oracle databases and SQL
• Ability to enhance and rewrite existing code rather than building solutions entirely from scratch
• Experience working in structured, instruction‑driven development environments

• Experience with additional People Soft proprietary objects (as outlined in internal requirement documentation)
• Prior exposure to financial systems or finance‑related People Soft modules
• Oracle or People Soft certifications

• Strong ability to follow technical direction and instructions
• Team‑oriented and collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, execution‑focused role
• Clear communicator within a technical team environment
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to manage assigned development tasks independently

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